Fixing and Maintenance Instructions
Ver.5 10/2013 (1696)
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for deciding to purchase from the Aidapt Solo Grab Rail/Grab Bar range. This
range is manufactured from the finest materials and components available. When installed
and used correctly they are designed to give many years of reliable trouble-free service.
NB. This equipment must be installed by a competent person.
BEFORE USE
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Carefully remove all packaging. Avoid using any knives or other sharp instruments
as this may damage the surface of the product.
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Check the product for any visible damage If you see any damage or suspect a fault,
do not use your product as it may compromise your safety, but contact your
supplier for support.
FIXING GRAB BARS/GRAB RAILS
Firstly check the substrate where you intend to fix your hinged arm support, ensuring that it
is sound. Also check the type of substrate you intend to fix to, e.g. brick/block, timber or
concrete.
Never drill through pre-stressed concrete to install a Solo Easigrip product.
Always check the type of fixing you are going to use on this substrate for their compatibility.
We suggest that for sound brick and block that a minimum screw length of
50 mm x size 10 is used with a suitable rawl plug and screws, in accordance
with the guidelines issued by the fixings manufacturer.
PLASTER BOARD (STUD TYPE) LATHE AND PLASTER
When attempting to fix to plasterboard stud or lathe and plaster, we suggest that you check
the position of the studs and span them with a suitable timber plate of a minimum thickness
of 40 mm x 150 mm high, securing the plate to the studs. After ensuring the soundness of
the studs (using a suitable counter sunk screw), fix your grab bar to the timber plate.
Never install any grab bar or grab rail directly onto plaster board, MDF
(medium density fibreboard), chipboard or other composite material. This
will seriously compromise the safety of the user.
Always use all screw holes provided in the grab bar.Quick Rail from time to
time with a non-abrasive cleaner.
ELECTRICITY
Always check for concealed electrical cables when installing hinged arm supports. Also check
your legal requirements under the NICE IC 16th Edition relating to Earth bonding of
extraneous metal parts.
